How to choose men's slippers?

When choosing men's slippers and flip-flops, comfort is a priority, and you can organize it for yourself if you approach the choice of shoes more carefully. Many shoe masters have learned to combine important characteristics in a product - comfort, convenience and stylish design. Slippers come in different styles and are designed for different purposes: walking around the house, for working in the office, for the sea, and so on. Let's consider the models in detail.

Recently, slippers are no longer just home shoes. They are also called slippers for the pool and shower, and shoes for the office. Slippers are a general concept of open, lightweight men's shoes without a heel. It can be rubber or leather - the material is chosen depending on the purpose of the shoe. For the pool, swimming or for the sea, for example, rubber slippers are chosen for comfort (so as not to slip and accidentally step on a cutting object, such as a shard from a bottle).

Few people know that Slaves of Ancient Egypt began to wear shoes without a backdrop, because walking on the hot sand was not an easy task. They attached a few strings to the wooden sole, and the ancient Egyptian flip flops were ready.

How not to get confused in the choice when there are more than 5 types of sports slippers alone - for the pool, shower, for swimming, orthopedic, outdoor. These species differ not only in characteristics, but also in appearance. Massages, for example, have thorns or buttons - they help relieve tension in the legs, stress and improve metabolism. More details on everything below.

The choice of slippers is carried out depending on the purpose. It would be strange if a man put on rubber beach slippers for a walk around the city. In them it is appropriate to lie on the sea under a palm tree somewhere in a tropical country, but not to wander the streets of the city. To avoid mistakes, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the characteristics in advance.

• Medical. These shoes are worn indoors, which must be kept free from dirt and dust. It is not uncommon for such models to be seen on doctors in hospitals. Medical slippers are made of artificial leather, natural or made of EVA (polymer material). They are not suitable for the outdoors.

• Sports. Sports slippers are comfortable shoes that include:

1. slip-ons;
2. espadrilles;
3. loafers;
4. moccasins.

The good thing about this shoe is that it can be worn with both sportswear and jeans. It is convenient to go to the store, run a couple of laps in the stadium or drive a car. Sports slippers are inexpensive and have no age restrictions: they can be worn by both a boy and an adult man.

• Orthopedic. When choosing slippers for home, you can consider massage models. Anyone who, having come home from work, wants to relieve fatigue from their feet, light orthopedic slippers are suitable. The main factor of footwear is comfort - the main emphasis in these slippers is made not in favor of beauty, but in favor of practicality and comfort.

• For the office. Many who work in the office from morning to evening know what it is like to feel tired legs at the end of the working day. Walking around the office in slippers is perhaps not the best idea, because a homely atmosphere is created instead of a working one, but a special model was invented for men: slippers made of genuine leather with thin soles and perforations (special holes). Comfortable? Not a word!

• For the pool. There are several types of slippers for the pool and shower. Their main common feature is the material from which they are made. Swimming slippers are made of rubber - they should dry quickly and not get wet. If you are going on a beach walk, do not forget to bring light rubber slippers with you.

There are a lot of options for slippers, which opens up a wide choice for the consumer. Soft slippers have long been a work of art. What designers do not come up with: they create models with amazing patterns, with fur, funny animals or fruits flaunt on slippers. A man can always choose beautiful indoor slippers for himself. And elite ones are perfect as a gift.

The material is selected depending on preferences: leather slippers will perfectly fit into a city bow, and rubber slippers are perfect for visiting the beach, they can be with Velcro. One of the most interesting shoes - "soap dishes", closed slippers were also conceived for the beach. In appearance, they resemble jelly - they are distinguished by their ease of wearing and bright colors. These slippers are very stylish.

Signature mesh slippers are ideal for swimming in the pool: they are blown and ventilated. The main thing in shoes is comfort, which is why the cork insole is popular. Such an insole noticeably warms up in winter, and does not sweat in summer, absorbs when walking and is the most wear-resistant. In order not to constantly buy new slippers, you can buy warm felt with a cork insole - comfort is guaranteed.

They are comfortable, warm, trendy and great for home use. They can be knitted from knitted yarn. It is even more comfortable to warm up with hot tea in them on frosty days. Initially, such shoes were intended for children who are just learning to walk, but over time, when adults appreciated the comfort of booties, the thing was moved to the men's wardrobe. As for the change of office footwear - it can be almost any, the main thing is that it is comfortable in it.

After the model of slippers has been chosen, the next step is to decide on the material, because each of them has its own characteristics.

Rubber shoes are in demand among both beach vacationers and hospital patients. The good thing about the material is that it is lightweight, waterproof, hygienic and reliable. EVA is also used to make rugs, and in dentistry - mouthguards for bite correction. Slates and boots with EVA galoshes were especially popular.

Rag slippers are an integral part of home life. Coming home, you want to take off your uncomfortable shoes as soon as possible and put on rag slippers. They are sewn from different materials: fur, leather, fabric. Corduroy models look especially beautiful - their design includes both indoor slippers and models for walking around the city. Cloth slippers can be open or closed - it all depends on personal preference.

Felt is a material with unique properties; slippers made of it are safe, environmentally friendly and very interesting to look at. No wonder felted shoes are so popular. Many people fell in love with such slippers for their pleasant tactile sensations, warmth, which is especially important in cold weather, and for their softness. Men's felt slippers are distinguished by their laconic design and restrained colors.

PVC mesh slippers are a versatile summer model that is able to ventilate your feet and do not cause inconvenience when walking. A distinctive feature of such shoes is their low price. PVC is a type of waterproof plastic. PVC shoes reliably protect feet from moisture and mechanical damage.

Materials on a natural basis are considered the most tactilely pleasant: cork, leather, rubber. The most expensive leather is horse, calf or buffalo.Such products lend themselves well to dressing, in addition, slippers made from these leather materials are elastic and soft. The color scheme of leather shoes is quite diverse, it happens that the model is complemented by the brand logo.

If you plan to order slippers for yourself or as a gift, it is very important not to miscalculate the size of your feet.

It should be placed on a hard surface (on the floor) and bare feet should be placed on it. The leg is traced along the contour, and then marks are made at the most extreme points. Measure these distances with a ruler and then check the table.

It is worth considering that slippers are the type of footwear that may have a size error. It is not scary if the shoes are 1 or 1.5 cm larger. But the error is permissible only in the big direction - it will be uncomfortable to feel the drooping heel. For example, if a man has a foot size of 42 cm, it is permissible to choose shoes in size 43.

Of course, shoes should be comfortable - this is the most important thing, but they should also express individuality. The days when men preferred shoes in dark colors are already behind us: classic black or brown. Now everything has changed - among the models of famous brands you can see red, red-blue, white or turquoise slippers.

Shoes without laces (slip-ons) are popular among young people for their convenience and practicality, in addition, for any stylish look, you can choose the right model and colors.

Still especially popular are slip-ons (also called slippers) in black and white. They can have a checkered pattern or a bird print. Black is a versatile classic. Black slip-ons are appropriate to wear with both a light jacket and a coat. For shards lovers, the Philipp Plein brand launches a special men's collection. This model is suitable for self-confident men.

In the Gucci collection men's slippers are presented in different price categories: from 16 850 rubles. up to 39 550 p. Shoes of this brand are made in Italy and meet all the requirements of a sophisticated consumer.

Fashionable men's shoes can also be found from brands such as:

• INBLU;
• Jordan;
• Hermes;
• Ecco;
• Calvin Klein;
• Louis Vuitton;
• Tommy Hilfiger;
• Rider;
• Armani;
• Carlo Pazolini;
• Reebok;
• Versace;
• Champion;
• New Balance;
• Dolce & Gabbana.

The most popular materials are definitely leather and suede. It is preferable to buy branded slippers of natural materials - these are the ones from Dolce & Gabbana. The collections include deerskin and calfskin sleepers - their cost is quite expected - from 50,000 rubles.

Brands like Adanex, Nike, Fila, Puma, De Fonseca in the assortment there are shoes that correspond to fashion trends: natural material slippers in bold colors. Designers delighted all fashionistas with their categorical "no" boring shoes in dark colors. It should be noted that the presence of lacing is a fashionable novelty.

Everyone cares about their comfort and that's okay. No matter what slippers are bought - for home or office, it is important that they are made from natural materials - especially the insole. Since slippers are worn on a bare foot, there should be no discomfort when wearing.

High-quality slippers (if this is a rag option for the home) should retain their appearance even after repeated washes. Leather slippers are practical and durable, and they also give a man confidence. Generally, for people with a high instep, shoes with open lacing are most suitable, and if the instep of the foot is low, then it is best to pay attention to closed lacing.

When choosing any shoe, be it slippers, shoes or boots, it is best to focus on your feelings. If the foot is comfortable, the toes are not pinched, they are not tight anywhere - most likely, these are good shoes.Do not hesitate to walk around the store in slippers, so you can appreciate all the advantages and disadvantages of this model. And the first thing, of course, is to decide for what purpose the slippers are bought, and from this we should proceed in the choice.